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Kennett YMCA at Unionville Elementary

1752 W Doe Run Rd, Unionville, PA 19375 · Chester County
4 core-safety citations in last 12 months 2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 2
Part of YMCA · 195 Pennsylvania locations

Kennett YMCA at Unionville Elementary is a certified child care center in Unionville, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 32 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for emergency preparedness (9 of 32). 15 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #160 of 214 centers in Chester County and has more citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 55% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #160 of 214 centers in Chester County
6 Core-safety citations
26 Other citations
7 Inspections
2 Complaint investigations that found violations
32 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 15 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 8, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Jun 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 1, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Mar 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Dec 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found May 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 5, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Emergency preparedness 9
Training & qualifications 6
Records & paperwork 5
Background checks 4
Health & medication 4
Supervision 1
Caregiver conduct 1
Building & playground safety 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jun 9, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the allocated unannounced inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the files for staff #1 has an expired PA state police/criminal clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 11, 2026): “Staff #1 will not work in a childcare capacity until the state police clearance is received.”
Core safety Jun 1, 2026 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
During the reported self-compliance inspection, it was confirmed by staff #1 that 2 children were left unattended in the playground during their transition from the playground to the cafeteria by staff #2 and staff #3.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jun 9, 2026): “Staff #2 and staff #3 were both terminated as of 6/2/26. TIERED LIS: 1. 6/9/26 Children must be supervised at all times. (implemented 6/9/26) 2. 8/1/26 The legal entity and all staff will be referred to ELRC for a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. 3. 11/30/26 The…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety Mar 5, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #3 is missing the PA child abuse clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2026): “Staff #3 will be suspended from work and will not return until they obtain their child abuse clearances.”
Citation Mar 5, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #2 did not include emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2026): “Provider will have staff #2 trained in emergency planning for the facility.{terminated}”
Citation Mar 5, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not have A physical or TB results and the file for staff #3 was missing TB test results.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2026): “Provider will obtain a physical and TB results for staff #2 and tb results for staff #3”
Citation Mar 5, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include information on how staff are to respond in the event of a shelter in place and lockdown emergency to include locations where staff are to go.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2026): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include how staff are to respond in the event of a shelter in place and lockdown emergency and include the locations where staff are to go,if applicable.”
Citation Mar 5, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(2)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include information on how staff are to respond in the event of an evacuation to a location away from the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2026): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include how staff are to respond in the event of an evacuation and location away from the facility.”
Citation Mar 5, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not contain the required health and safety professional development training(s). 2. The shaken baby/child maltreatment policy did not include the identification of child maltreatment. 3. The emergency plan did not include a continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2026): “Provider will: 1. Have staff #2 take the required health and safety trainings and be supervised at all times until the training is completed. 2. Add the identification of child maltreatment to their shaken baby/child maltreatment policy and 3. Update the emergency plan to include the continuity of…”
Citation Mar 5, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr and first aid training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2026): “Provider will provide staff #2 with a PQAS approved pediatric cpr& first aid training given by a PQAS certified provider and place a record of the training in the staff's file.”
Citation Mar 5, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #3 did not contain an annual employee evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2026): “Provider will provide a staff evaluations for staff #3.”
Citation Mar 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #1 did not have an updated physical.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2026): “Provider will obtain a physical for child #1”
Citation Mar 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #1 and staff #3 were missing a verification of childcare experience and the file for staff #2 did not include the verification of education or years of childcare experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2026): “Provider will obtain proof of education and childcare experience for staff #2 and an employment verification form to the files of staff #1 and staff #2”
Citation Mar 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #1 and staff #3 did not include two non-family references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2026): “Provider will obtain two non-family references for staff #1 and staff #3”
Citation Mar 5, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #3 not include 12 hrs of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2026): “Provider will have staff #3 take the required 12 hrs of childcare trainings and place the record of the trainings in their staff file.”
Core safety Dec 4, 2025 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
Restraints prohibited 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(e)
While intervening and breaking up a fight/bullying situation, staff #1 grabbed child #1 by the neck with his arm causing the child to lose his ability to breathe.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 4, 2025): “STAFF #1 WAS PLACED ON ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE AND THEN TERMINATED FROM EMPLOYMENT AS OF 11/21/25.”
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Core safety May 12, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
.During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #2 and staff #3 both have ACT33 criminal clearances instead of the required employment criminal clearances.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “Staff #2 and staff #3 will be suspended from work and will not return until they obtain the state criminal history clearance for employment.”
Citation May 12, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2025): “Provider will revise the emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation May 12, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the emergency plan and there was no emergency drill log on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2025): “Provider will conduct an emergency frill and log the required information on an emergency drill log to be used to record annual emergency drills.”
Citation May 12, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days/Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and there was no fire drill log on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2025): “Provider will conduct a fire frill and log the required information on the fire drill log to be used to record fire drills.”
Citation May 12, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include a section on lockdown procedures. How staff and children get to the relocation area was not addressed and the evacuation process with specific staff duties were also missing and the shelter in place locations were not identified.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2025): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include lockdown procedures and the location when sheltering in place, specific staff duties during an evacuation and how children and staff get to the relocation area.”
Core safety May 8, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of renewal, certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed Staff 1 did not have rap sheet attached to the State Police Criminal Clearance for pending record in record on site.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Staff #1 rap sheet will be included in the file.”
Citation Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During renewal inspection dated 4/13/2023, certification representative observed that 2 electrical outlets were accessible to children and did not have protective receptacle covers on them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2023): “Will cover the outlets with protective receptacle covers.”
Citation Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
During the renewal inspection dated 4/13/2023, certification representative reviewed the files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4. All of these files did not have immunization records present.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2023): “Will notify parents and have them provide a current immunization record for each child.”
Citation Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
For the renewal inspection dated 4/13/2023, certification representative reviewed files for staff person #2, and staff person #3 and their most recent health assessment was past the 24 month renewal period. The most recent health assessment for staff person #2 is dated 10/6/2020, and for staff person #3 the health assessment is dated 2/11/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2023): “Provider will have staff member #2, and staff member #3 complete an updated health assessment, including a physical, with a medical provider.”
Citation Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection dated 4/13/2023, certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not have lock down accommodations in it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2023): “Provider updated the lock down procedure to the emergency plan.”
Citation Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection dated 4/13/2023, certification representative observed that provider did not have documentation posted regarding the submission of emergency plan updates to local municipalities and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2023): “Will submit the required documentation to the agencies, and post the required documentation onsite.”
Citation Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
During review of the files for child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #4, there were no health assessments in their individual files. Per requirement, within 60 days of the child's start date at the facility, the parent shall provide the initial health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2023): “Will have parents provide a health assessment that is completed by a medical professional.”
Citation Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the renewal inspection dated 4/13/2023, certification representative observed that there was no written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2023): “Will have main office submit the letter to the local traffic safety authorities and provide will post onsite.”
Citation Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During renewal inspection dated 4/13/2023, certification reviewed files for staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 and to date they had not completed the 2022 Health and Safety Training Update that was required to be completed by 12/31/2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2023): “Staff members #1, #2, and #3 will complete the one hour Health and Safety update.”
Citation Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
After reviewing staff person #3 record, staff person #3 has not completed the Mandated Reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 4/19/17.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2023): “Will have staff #3 complete the Mandated Reporter training by 4/28/2023.”
Citation Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection dated 4/13/2023, certification representative reviewed the children files. The files for child #1-4 did not have initial health assessments present in their files.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2023): “Will get parents to provide the required health assessment completed by a medical professional.”
Citation Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
During the renewal inspection dated 4/13/2023, certification representative observed that there was not any staff files onsite for staff person #1-4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2023): “Will go to main office and copy files and bring to site.”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Jun 1, 2026 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Dec 4, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $25.40 $18.60
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $25.40 $18.60

The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.

About this center

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 25, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Nov 21, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator YMCA Of Greater Brandywine
Hours Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 444-9622
State certificate # CER-00255143
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Common questions

Has Kennett YMCA at Unionville Elementary had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 6 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Jun 9, 2026 (background checks): “During the allocated unannounced inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the files for staff #1 has an expired PA state police/criminal clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Kennett YMCA at Unionville Elementary?

Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Kennett YMCA at Unionville Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Nov 21, 2025. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does Kennett YMCA at Unionville Elementary compare with other daycares in Chester County?

It is tied for #160 of 214 centers in Chester County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Kennett YMCA at Unionville Elementary last inspected?

Sep 8, 2026 (ns- unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Kennett YMCA at Unionville Elementary cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $25.40 for young school-age, $25.40 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Kennett YMCA at Unionville Elementary?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is YMCA Of Greater Brandywine.

Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.

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